Red Team Operator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Execute in-depth threat emulation exercises that mimic cyber-attacks to identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams during purple team exercises.

• Conduct lateral movement within target environments to evaluate network segmentation and access controls.

• Implement local privilege escalation techniques.

• Simulate threat actors’ tactics, techniques, and procedures to detect defensive weaknesses.

• Design and utilize custom scripts, tools, and frameworks for red team operations.

• Perform reconnaissance to collect intelligence and pinpoint attack vectors.

• Assess cloud-based environments for configuration, access control, and data protection vulnerabilities.

• Document and convey findings, risks, and recommendations in reports tailored for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Report directly to the Director of Cybersecurity.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of hands-on experience conducting penetration tests and serving as a red team member.

• Demonstrated success in red team and purple team operations.

• Capability to compromise modern organizations, escalate privileges, maneuver laterally through intricate networks, and fulfill adversary objectives.

• Strong expertise in phishing techniques, social engineering strategies, and other initial access methods.

• Significant experience in producing detailed, well-structured reports that outline findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.

• Basic development skills in Python, Bash, Git, or similar tools for custom solutions.

• Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, CISSP, or equivalent are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Options for supplemental plans.

• Coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and eligible dependents on select plans.

• Tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts available.

• Company-sponsored basic life and AD&D insurance.

• Optional voluntary life and AD&D insurance available.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Optional legal services plan, pet insurance, and travel accident insurance.

• Adoption assistance and fertility planning support.

• Caregiver support services offered.

• Dependent Care FSA with the potential for employer matching.

• Complimentary Care@Work membership provided.

• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with a gradual return-to-work plan.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available.

• Resources for financial wellness.

• Career coaching services offered.

• Optional long-term care insurance available.

• Tuition reimbursement program provided.

• Flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for non-exempt employees.

• Up to 12 paid holidays each year.

• Commuter benefits offered.

• Employee discounts available.

• Charitable gift matching program.

• Paid time off for volunteer activities.

• Opportunities for corporate volunteer events.

• Access to 24/7 professional therapy, coaching, and emotional wellness programs.

• Guided meditation and resources for physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

• Regular full-time non-sales roles may qualify for the annual bonus plan.

• Certain positions may be eligible for long-term incentives and other compensation.